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NewJeans told by court they must honour contract with label ADOR

NewJeans have faced a defeat in their legal wrangle against record label ADOR.

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NewJeans Court Case Explained: Why Is The K-Pop Group Being Asked To Pay £537K – And More

A Seoul court has ruled that each of the five members of NewJeans must pay a fine of one billion Korean won—approximately £537,000—for every unauthorised entertainment activity

International Business Times UK

NewJeans thank fans for their letters of support amid a 'tough time' for the group

NewJeans have promised to return from their hiatus with their music once they are through their legal battle with ADOR.

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‘It’s ended up being nothing to no one’: can K-pop overcome crisis?

It looked destined to take over the world. But after misfiring albums, a legal drama involving bright hopes NewJeans and with domestic fans getting bored, the South Korean music industry is nervous

The Guardian - UK

NewJeans: How one of K-pop’s most exciting acts was brought down by their label

It’s unclear what lies ahead for quintet as they arrive at an impasse with record label Ador

The Independent UK

K-Pop group NewJeans blocked from leaving management agency by South Korean court

Court allows Ador to maintain their position as official agency of NewJeans, stating there was insufficient evidence to prove they had breached contractual obligations

The Independent UK

NewJeans: Why one of K-pop’s biggest bands is being sued by its own label

Five-member girl group has been embroiled in a contract dispute with their agency since last year

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NewJeans' record label files injunction to stop K-pop girl group's independent brand deals

NewJeans are still locked in a legal tussle with record label ADOR over their contract.

BANG Premier

Five Things To Know About NewJeans' Shock Split From Agency

Chart-topping group NewJeans shocked the K-pop world with their announcement that they are quitting their label ADOR over what they described as "mistreatment".

International Business Times

K-pop Band NewJeans Leaves Label Over 'Mistreatment'

Chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans announced Thursday their decision to leave their label ADOR, accusing the company of "mistreatment".

International Business Times

BTS Member J-hope Discharged From South Korean Military

K-pop megastar J-hope from BTS ended eighteen months of South Korean military service Thursday, and hailed the "sacrifice" of soldiers working to keep the country safe, as fans wept for joy at his return to the industry.

International Business Times

This Gucci Bag Starring in Fashion Week Street Style Isn't an Accident

No wonder this Gucci silhouette is all over fashion month.

Marie Claire

Deepfake Porn Crisis Batters South Korea Schools

After South Korean authorities uncovered a sprawling network of AI deepfake porn Telegram chatrooms targeting schools and universities, teenage activist Bang Seo-yoon began collecting testimony of abuse from victims.

International Business Times

BTS Agency To File Complaint Against Subsidiary Head Over Breach Of Trust

The South Korean agency behind K-pop sensation BTS said Thursday it will file a legal complaint against its powerhouse subsidiary's head for allegedly orchestrating a plan to break away from the parent company.

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The Guardian - UK

R&B sensation Erika de Casier: ‘I don’t know if I ever think – yep, I’m a musician’

One of pop’s most sought-after artists, de Casier has written for K-pop stars and remixed Dua Lipa, but hid behind her bolshie alter ego Bianka for her own music. Now she’s finally found the confidence to drop the act

The Independent UK

AP's top songs of 2023: 'On My Mama,' 'Flowers,' 'Monaco' and more

It's that time of the year

TechRadar

How to watch Billboard Music Awards 2023: live stream BBMAs free from anywhere

Watch Billboard Music Awards 2023: how to watch the BBMAs live online from anywhere, with many of the world's top-charting music acts hoping to win big in Las Vegas.

The Independent UK

2024 Grammy nomination snubs and surprises: No K-pop, little country and regional Mexican music

With new categories, “Barbie” and SZA — there’s a lot to discuss regarding the 2024 Grammy Award nominations

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The Guardian - UK

Jon Batiste: World Music Radio review – safety-first global pop from a jazz superstar

The Grammy winner has amassed an array of international guest stars – reggaeton rappers, Lana Del Rey, Kenny G – for his vision of global pop, but the bland effect is more amiable than eclectic

Daily Mirror

Students living worlds apart find common ground - through love of dance-pop culture

British student Naomie Ihong-Fils is a member of the K-Pop Society at her university - and South Korean student Hyunwoo Yang is surprised by the connection

The Guardian - UK

One to watch: NewJeans

Killer hooks and lyrical intrigue have made this young girl band one of the hottest names in K-pop

The Conversation

Backlash against K-pop star Hanni shows Vietnam still struggles with the legacy of the war

The Vietnamese-Australian singer Hanni of the K-pop group NewJeans recently came under fire and faced online harassment for her family’s supposed links to the former Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam).

Bangkok Post

K-pop stars NewJeans court controversy with racy lyrics

The all-girl group NewJeans, the latest teenage addition to South Korea’s K-pop scene, has triggered an outpouring of indignation over lyrics that are heavy with sexual innuendo.

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South Korea K-pop Stars ‘Newjeans’ Court Controversy With Racy Lyrics

The new all-girl pop group is being criticized for sexually suggestive lyrics. The group’s management agency insists some of the lyrics are being deliberately misinterpreted.

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